Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Ashford, Kent
Want a barbecue in Ashford without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Family celebrations
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Ashford
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashford?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Timed around your day
- A full barbecue menu
- Our staff serve and clear
BBQ catering in Ashford, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and back-garden get-togethers, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and sausages.
Ashford has plenty of venues, but for a barbecue the outdoor space matters most: somewhere level outside with space for a serving table. Check the venue is happy with an outside caterer. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Ashford questions
What’s the nearest station to Ashford?
Ashford International station, in Ashford itself.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Events we cater in Ashford
Food handled by a professional team
Hosts in Ashford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chilmington Green Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
Step by step
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. In Ashford, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Ashford barbecues: local tips
Ashford is in Kent. Events in Ashford are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Ashford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ashford to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you had Ashford Green Corridors in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Coming by train? Ashford International station serves Ashford directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Ashford, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Ashford sits on or near the A20 and A28, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Ashford we cover include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Ashford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashford includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Ashford School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Locomotive pub (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Towns and villages near Ashford
More for events in Ashford
For event organisers in Ashford
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away